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Dr. Robert Steely, MD, FACS is a double board-certified plastic surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Steely and his seasoned staff specialize in cosmetic plastic surgery of the breasts, including breast augmentation and implants, breast lifts, and breast reductions.
Asked By: Firstkitty
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Hello! Your contour and your laxity in below your umbilicus indicates you are a great candidate for an abdominoplasty- a surgeon well versed in secondary surgery should be able to minimize any issues from your liposuction surgery. Any procedure causes scar tissue- you scar on the inside just like you scar on the outside. Many surgeons are reluctant to operate on prior liposuction candidates for fear of not being unable to discern the proper tissue planes to dissect as well as any residual deformity from your liposuction after the abdominoplasty. Be SURE to see a surgeon well versed in secondary surgery such as this. I hope this helps
Asked By: bboys2
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hello! Yes- looking at your photos a scar revision placing the scar more into your hairline as well as improving the shape of your tragus (the little protrusion in front of your ear canal) would greatly enhance your result. Be sure you are seeing a board certified plastic surgeon that has experience in scar revisions techniques of the face. I hope this helps
Asked By: AJT012
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Hello! Unfortunately the distance your areolae needs to move requires more than just an incision around the areola only- to have an optimum result you would need an incision down the front of your breast as well.
Asked By: Awesome497
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Good morning- Having this evaluated is always a very good idea to rule out any malignancy, the fact that it is on your incision line could mean that it is an old suture knot working its way out. If your surgeon used permanent sutures the knot would still be there and could in fact be working its way out over this time. Most of the time absorbable suture is used there. I hope this helps.
Asked By: Glorious879077
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Good afternoon! While a dilute steroid injection into a scar can help hypertrophic scarring, higher doses or repeat doses can lead to your exact problem- fat loss (which is causing the dent) as well as the vascular issue you are seeing. I The best results would be for a re-excision of the scar and closure with vigorous scar therapy postoperatively. In my practice I prefer to wait at least 6 months after surgery before performing any sort of revision scar procedure. I hope this helps
Asked By: Yily Doll Not
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Sorry this happened to you. A revision abdominoplasty that can improve - but perhaps not perfect- your umbilical alignment is more than possible. The revision procedure can improve the lumpy contour and lower your scar into a more aesthetic and uniform line. Be sure you are dealing with a surgeon who is experienced in revision abdominoplasty surgery- it has it s own set of pitfalls that are not for the inexperienced. I hope this helps
Asked By: Ladybug914
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Hi there- late drainage from a belly button scar after abdominoplasty could be that one of the deep sutures used in your corset has gotten infected. Thankfully this is an extremely rare occurrence, but luckily in many case the offending suture can be removed under local anesthesia. I hope this helps
Asked By: laurenCal24
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Hi there! Despite your asymmetry a very nice result is not only possible but highly likely with a one stage augmentation with mastopexy. Your understanding of the possibility of a small revision needed after one stage shows you have a good grasp on the issues. Be sure you are seeing a surgeon well versed in doing these procedures in one stage- many just do not have the experience in doing so. I hope this helps
Asked By: Terrific409839
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Good morning! The short answer is yes, a tummy tuck can also involve a pubic lift - pretty much every one that I do does - it is primarily a question of designing the incision properly. Be sure to see a surgeon well versed in these procedures before proceeding. I hope this helps
Asked By: lafaucit
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always hard to tell with photos in these cases- you have a thin frame that makes any little discrepancy very visible. it could be a recurrent hernia, it could be a small pocket of seroma fluid or a bit of fat. The fact that you can feel a hole however says you likely have a recurrent hernia. you have a lovely result from your abdominoplasty otherwise, i would recommend having a consult with a general surgeon who does laparoscopic hernia repair- in most cases this issue can be alleviated with small access incisions and a repair from the inside of your abdominal wall which would negate needing to reopen your abdominoplasty. i hope this helps.
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